OG Strands by Zoe

Pink + chocolate = the sweetest little nail combo 🩷🍫

Polka dots, a playful twist on French tips and that gorgeous glossy finish… obsessed with this set! 💅✨

Who’s saving these for their next nail appointment? 👀

Message us to book your next set at Strands N Hands 🩷

Usually it’s me in Jade’s chair getting tattooed… but today we swapped places and she trusted ME with the needle 😂💉🩷

Our gorgeous Jade already had the most beautiful lips—she just wanted a little extra volume and more shape through her top lip 💋

We used 1ml of Infini UK filler, focusing on enhancing her existing shape and adding that little bit of fullness she wanted ✨

There’s something extra lovely about treating one of your own salon girls. Thank you for trusting me with that beautiful face, Jade—back to your chair for my next tattoo 😂🫶

Photos taken straight after treatment, with some swelling visible. The finished result will settle as they heal.

Fancy a little lip love? Message us to arrange a consultation 💌

October tomorrow… how did that happen?! 🍂💜

Time for autumn nails, fresh hair and a little bit of YOU time ✨

Whether you fancy a change or just need your usual maintenance and a good catch-up, come and see us at Strands N Hands. Come as you are, get comfy and let us look after you 🫶

Message us to check October availability and book your glow-up 📩

Well apparently we’re all doing “get to know me” posts now… so here’s mine 😂🩷

For anyone who’s new here — hiiii 👋🏼 I’m Zoe. Mum, salon owner, educator, tattoo addict, professional over-sharer and general agent of chaos 😂

My life is basically my boys, my friends, my salon, tattoos, questionable amounts of coffee, Vampire Diaries and me having approximately 47 ideas at once.

I’m very lucky to have some bloody amazing people around me, and even luckier that I get to spend my days doing something I genuinely love. 🥹🩷

I’m probably a little bit too honest, I swear too much, I laugh at inappropriate times and there is never a dull moment… but what you see is pretty much what you get.

So yeah… this is me. 🖤

If you’ve been here a while, you already know the chaos. If you’re new… welcome to it 😂

Stay weird, babe. 💜✨

🎀💗 CHARITY NAIL DAY – 10TH OCTOBER 💗🎀

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bethany-fight-for-more-time-with-her-daughter

After hearing the heartbreaking news about Beth, I wanted to do something in the way I know best… NAILS! 💅🏼💕

On 10th October, I’ll be dedicating a full day in the salon to raising money for breast cancer charities. 🩷

💅🏼 ANY BREAST CANCER INSPIRED NAILS
Think pink, ribbons, hearts, glitter, full-on extra sets… whatever you fancy! 🎀✨

All appointments will be chargeable as normal, but ALL proceeds from the nails I do that day will be donated to breast cancer charities. 🩷

Beth is a young mummy who has recently been diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer and has now received the devastating news that it has spread to the lining of her brain, giving her a terminal outlook. But Beth and her family are continuing to fight and explore every possible treatment option to give them more precious time together. 💜

Her story has really hit home, and if spending a day doing what I love can raise even a little bit of money and awareness, then that’s exactly what I’m going to do.

🎀 FRIDAY 10TH OCTOBER
💅🏼 Breast cancer/pink themed nails
🩷 All proceeds from my nail appointments donated
🙏🏼 Donations also very welcome

Let’s fill the salon with PINK and raise as much as we possibly can. 🩷🎀

Please SHARE SHARE SHARE and help me fill every appointment! 💅🏼

For Beth, for every woman fighting, and for every family affected by breast cancer. 💗

StrandsNHands 💜🩷🎀

🎒✨ BACK TO SCHOOL = BACK TO YOU! ✨🎒

The kids are heading back to school… so after weeks of keeping everyone else alive, entertained and fed approximately 47 times a day 😂 it’s time to put YOU back on the list! 💜

✨ SEPTEMBER MICRONEEDLING FACIAL OFFER ✨

Our microneedling facials are perfect for giving tired, dull skin a serious GLOW UP 😍

💉 Microneedling Facial
✨ Various serums available, tailored to your skin
✨ Helps boost collagen & skin renewal
✨ Improves skin texture and tone
✨ Helps with fine lines, pigmentation & scarring
✨ Leaves skin looking fresher, smoother and GLOWING ✨

💜 £60 PER FACIAL — RRP £90+
🔥 OR BOOK A COURSE OF 3 FOR JUST £150 — RRP £270+

That’s 3 treatments for only £50 each! 😍

📚 New term.
✨ Fresh skin.
💜 A little bit of YOU time.

THIS MONTH ONLY and spaces will be limited, so get booked in and start your September glow-up! 🔥

📩 Message the page to book.

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✨ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON… ✨

The salon renovations are VERY nearly finished! 😍🙌🏼

We should be pretty much complete tomorrow, which means we’ll be ready to open our doors again on Thursday! 🥳💜

I honestly cannot wait for you all to see what we’ve been working on. It has been a LOT of hard work, long days, tired nights and probably more paint, dust and chaos than I ever want to see again 😂… but I can finally say it has all been worth it! ✨

A HUGE thank you to every single one of you for your patience, loyalty and continued support while we’ve been closed. Your understanding has honestly meant the world. 🥹💜

And to everyone who has helped make this renovation happen — from the people getting stuck in and helping, to the workers who have worked their magic — we appreciate you more than you know! 🫶🏼

We are SO close now… 👀

All will be revealed VERY, VERY soon! ✨💜

Keep your eyes peeled because Strands N Hands is about to have a whole new look… 👀🔥

THURSDAY — WE’RE BACK! 💜✨

salon renovations are well underway! ✨

I won’t lie… I’m absolutely exhausted! 😅 It feels like I’ve spent about 3,000 million hours at the salon over the last few weeks, but I know it’s all going to be worth it in the end.

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone for your patience while we’re working behind the scenes to create something really special. Thank you to all the girls who have been helping me every step of the way, and to all the amazing workers who’ve been coming in and working so hard to bring my vision to life.

I honestly can’t wait to show you all the finished result. It’s getting closer every day, and I promise it’ll be worth the wait! 💜✨

Thank you all for sticking with us—we can’t wait to welcome you back into the new and improved salon! 🥰

Chat GPT has got us looking PEAK coz honestly, this Reno is taking EVERYTHING out of us right now 😅
BUT - it is looking INCREDIBLE; Zoe has the absolute BEST creative mind & we are so in love with our New Work Space 🤍
A Huge Thank You to all the Humans who are making the Vision a Reality; We all appreciate each & every one of you!

If you receive an appointment reminder; your appointment IS going ahead amidst a little bit of chaos ✨ We can’t wait to unveil our New Chapter in a Few Days time 😘

✨ Birthday Month Reflections ✨

What a beautiful start to my birthday celebrations 🤍

I’ve already enjoyed an amazing meal with my bestest friends at Rio Steakhouse in Chester, followed by a wonderful family celebration at The White Lion, Llanelian. Making memories with the people I love most is what it’s all about 🥂✨

With only 2 more sleeps until my birthday holiday, I’m feeling incredibly grateful for everything and everyone around me.

A huge thank you to my wonderful clients, friends and family for all the birthday cards, gifts, decorations, messages and birthday wishes I’ve already received. The kindness, thoughtfulness and love you’ve shown me means more than you’ll ever know 🤍

I truly feel so lucky and blessed to have such amazing people in my life, both personally and through my business. Your support, loyalty and friendship never go unnoticed.

Here’s to another year of making memories, chasing dreams, working hard and appreciating every moment ✨

Feeling very grateful, very blessed and very excited for what the next few days will bring 🎂☀️✈️

✨ THINGS I’VE LEARNED BEFORE 40 ✨

As I head towards 40, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the lessons life has taught me.

🤍 Protect your peace.
🤍 Trust your gut.
🤍 Real friendships are priceless.
🤍 The people who celebrate your success are your people.
🤍 Boundaries are healthy.
🤍 Confidence beats perfection every time.
🤍 Comparison steals joy.
🤍 Invest in yourself.
🤍 Growth isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always worth it.
🤍 Family isn’t always blood.
🤍 Kindness matters.
🤍 Your younger self would be proud of you.
🤍 You don’t need everyone’s approval.
🤍 Some of the biggest breakthroughs come after the hardest seasons.
🤍 Love, laughter, health and good people are life’s greatest luxuries.
🤍 A peaceful life is a successful life.

As I step into a new decade, I’m carrying forward the lessons, the memories, the love and the gratitude.

I don’t have all the answers, but I have a heart full of appreciation for the people in my life and the journey that’s brought me here.

Here’s to Chapter 40. 🥂✨

The best is yet to come. 🤍